Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State and Sokoto State Governor Aminu Tambuwal have stressed the need for states to cooperate in tackling the menace of banditry and kidnapping.
The two governors took the stand in Sokoto when El-Rufai visited to condole with Tambuwal over the death of Hajiya Aishatu, the daughter of late Premier of Northern Nigeria, Sir Ahmadu Bello.
This is contained in a statement signed by Tambuwal’s Special Adviser on Media and Publicity, Malam Muhammad Bello, and issued to newsmen on Tuesday in Sokoto.
El-Rufai commended Tambuwal’s unflinching commitment to the pursuit of peace and security in all states, especially in the North-West.
He affirmed that governors of the seven states in the North-West have been working closely with President Muhammad Buhari to bring an end to banditry and kidnapping in the zone.
According to el-Rufai, Governor Tambuwal’s role in tackling the menace of banditry in the area has been complete, fraternal, and unbiased.
“I want to express my appreciation to Governor Tambuwal for cooperating with us in a totally, brotherly, and non-partisan manner to bring the whole of the North-West together. May Allah rewards you with His blessings,” he said.
El-Rufai, however, expressed concern over the rising cases of kidnapping and banditry in the zone and its effect on the public.
“There is concern on the sufferings that people face, as they have been going through difficulties because of these attacks occasioned by bandits.
“From Sokoto, Zamfara, Katsina, Kaduna, and parts of Kebbi and Niger states, our people have been going through trials and tribulations arising from the activities of bandits.
“We must all put our hands on deck to ensure that we nip this thing in the bud.
“As you rightly said, we have been working together and collaborating. There’s no issue of party.
“Our security and development have nothing to do with the party. It is all about the people that we represent.
“I have always said there should not be politics in developing and dealing with security issues.
“We must remain one to confront the bad elements among us. They came together to fight us, so we must come together to fight them,” Tambuwal stressed.
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